1792 Naval Air Squadron

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1792 Naval Air Squadron
Active15 May 1945 – 17 April 1946
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
BranchNaval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg  Royal Navy
TypeCarrier-based fighter squadron
Role Night fighter
Part of Fleet Air Arm
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Lt Cdr(A) S Dixon-Child RNVR

1792 Naval Air Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy was formed on 15 May 1945 at Lee-on-Solent as a night fighter squadron. It was equipped with the Fairey Firefly NF.Mk I, which was fitted with radar in a centre-line container. The squadron joined HMS Ocean in December for service in the Mediterranean. On return to the UK the squadron was disbanded on 17 April 1946. [1]

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References

  1. Sturtivant, Ray (1994). The Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm. Air-Britain. p. 341. ISBN   0-85130-223-8.